- BBC TV presenter Hugh Wallace passed away recently, with his family sharing details of the day he breathed his last
- Wallace was a popular television figure, known for hosting shows such as RTE’s Home of the Year and The Great House Revival
- His sudden death plunged family and friends into mourning, with tributes pouring in, including from Irish prime minister Micheal Martin
Beloved TV presenter Hugh Wallace has passed away at the age of 68, his family confirmed.
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Wallace was widely known for presenting property shows such as RTE’s Home of the Year and The Great House Revival.
What happened to Hugh Wallace?
According to the BBC, Wallace died suddenly at his home on the evening of Monday, December 1.
His husband, Martin Corbett, took to Instagram to confirm the news, sharing a heartfelt message.
With deep sorrow and disbelief, I share that my beloved husband and soulmate, Hugh Wallace, passed away at home last night. I am heartbroken,” he wrote.
The cause of death has not been disclosed, and Martin asked for privacy as he and Wallace’s close circle come to terms with the loss.
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Who was Hugh Wallace?
Wallace was also a professional architect and a founding partner of Douglas Wallace Consultants.
The company mourned his passing with a touching statement shared online.
“It is with deep sadness and shock that we share the news that our beloved Hugh Wallace. We are heartbroken. His passion, creativity, and warmth touched colleagues, audiences, and friends across the country,” the statement read.
His burial has been scheduled for December 5 at 11 am at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland.
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Tributes pour in in honour of Hugh Wallace
Fans and well-wishers took to social media to express their condolences and share memories of Wallace.
Among those leading tributes was Irish prime minister Micheal Martin, who wrote:
“Deeply saddened at the passing of Hugh Wallace, whose advocacy for good architecture, coupled with his wonderful communication skills, performed a wonderful public service. Sincere condolences to his husband, Martin, family, and friends.”
Here are some of the other tributes:
Annmarie Doherty:
“Very sad news. I met him out walking this time last year in Tenerife. He caught me looking at him and I said he looked fierce like a fella from the television when he told me he was that fella. We had a lovely chat. May he rest in peace.”
Theresa Rowe:
“Awh I’m so sorry to hear this. I admired him greatly. Only watched an episode of The Great House Revival recently and he gave super advice. He also had great personal style.”
Sean McEvoy:
“Just after hearing this sad news about the untimely passing of Hugh, never met the man, but like a lot of others out there, the way he came across on his many programmes, his personal style and charm was unique.He will be sadly missed.”
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What happened to Raquel Escalante?
TUKO.co.ke also reported that popular Guatemalan TV host and social media influencer Raquel Escalante passed away.
She had been openly documenting a year-long battle with cervical cancer.
Reports indicated that she succumbed to kidney failure, a complication that developed after having surgery to remove the cancerous cells.
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